City

Mediapolis, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Des Moines County  ·  Iowa

👥3,054Population
💰$77,354Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$183,900Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓47.1%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.7%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.7%Asian: 2%Other: 7.9%Race
White86.7%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.7%
Asian2.0%
Other7.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
19%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads47.1% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.8%)
HS Graduate511 (27.1%)
Some College250 (13.3%)
Associates221 (11.7%)
Bachelors368 (19.5%)
Graduate Degree521 (27.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 27.1%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 19.5%Graduate: 27.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad27.1%
Some College13.3%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors19.5%
Graduate27.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,354 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$183,900 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$905/mo
Total Housing Units1,130
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
61%
About Mediapolis, IA

Mediapolis is a city in Iowa, located in Des Moines County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,054 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Mediapolis is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,354 is near the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mediapolis is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $905 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mediapolis is well-educated. 47.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.74%).

Mediapolis, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Mediapolis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52637 3,054 $77,354 $183,900 $905 1.1% 47.1% 80.6%